Open Access Initiatives in Life, Biological and Medical Sciences: an Investigative Outlook

Authors

  • H Rajendra Babu
     Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006
  • Nikam Khaiser
     Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2010/v47i5/44100

Keywords:

Open Access Initiatives, Access to Research Literature Life Science, Investigation

Abstract

Published scientific discoveries and ideas are the foundation for future progress in science and medicine. The more widely and freely accessible the literature is, the greater its value to scientists, researchers, doctors, students and the general public. Unfettered access to research literature will allow scientists, physicians, educators, students, and the general public to find and read the latest scientific and medical discoveries. Authors have discussed various open access initiatives in this article include OpenWetWare (OWW), The Public Library of Science (PLoS), Protocol Online, PubMed and PubMed Central (PMC), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and 3 QUARKS Daily.

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Published

2010-09-10

How to Cite

Rajendra Babu, H., & Khaiser, N. (2010). Open Access Initiatives in Life, Biological and Medical Sciences: an Investigative Outlook. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 47(5), 523–529. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2010/v47i5/44100

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Volume 47, Issue 5, October 2010

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Received 2013-12-30
Accepted 2013-12-30
Published 2010-09-10